Jaishankar meets Blinken, affirms strong US ties

New York (IANS) Amid the Covid-19 pandemic ravaging India and the rising global tensions, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has capped two days of whirlwind diplomacy in Washington by meeting Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary…

Mamata wants Centre to withdraw letter recalling Chief Secy

Kolkata (IANS) A Day after the Central government recalled West Bengal Chief Secretary Alapan Bandopadhyay for central deputation, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday alleged that the decision was a result of political vendetta of the Centre.

Navneet Kalra case: Court says sentiments against accused can't be ground for denying bail

New Delhi (IANS) A Delhi court on Saturday granted bail to businessman Navneet Kalra arrested in a case for allegedly hoarding of oxygen concentrators. The court noted that bail cannot be denied to accused, merely because public sentiments are against…

63% say Modi handled Covid crisis well; 22?el RaGa would have done better

New Delhi (IANS) Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi has been one of the most vocal critics of the Narendra Modi-led government's strategy to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.

Recently, Rahul Gandhi had said that India will be hit by multiple…

'Be optimistic for a resolution': SC agrees to hear plea seeking Class XII board exam cancellation

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a plea on May 31, a petition seeking cancellation of Class XII CBSE and Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) exams amid the ongoing second wave of the Covid pandemic in the country.

Prime Minister responsible for second wave of Covid: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi (IANS) Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday launched a direct attack on the government, holding Prime Minister Narendra Modi responsible for the second wave of the Covid pandemic in the country.

Attacking the government…

International flights suspension extended till June 30

New Delhi (IANS) India on Friday extended the suspension on international commercial flight operations till June 30, 2021.

"In partial modification of circular dated 26-06-2020, the competent authority has further extended the validity of circular…

Bengal wants Rs 20K cr for Yaas relief, promised Rs 250 cr

Kolkata (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modis announcement of Rs 1,000 crore Cyclone Yaas relief -- 500 crore for Odisha and Rs 250 crore each for West Bengal and Jharkhand -- has left West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee fuming in what appears…

In 2019, SC suggested regime to find originators of messages, citing cases of violence, drugs

New Delhi (IANS) The Facebook-owned instant messenger, WhatsApp in the Delhi High Court has challenged the new IT rule over traceability of messages and termed it unconstitutional, as it breaches basic privacy of citizens. However in September 2019,…

Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi captured in Dominica: Report

New Delhi (IANS) Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, who is wanted by the CBI and the ED in connection with the Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan fraud case, has reportedly been taken into custody in Dominica, media reports said.